Assistant or Associate Professor in Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology

Yale University • New Haven, CT

75d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology in the School of Public Health at Yale University (YSPH) is seeking applicants at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Tenure or Educator Scholar Tracks. We are particularly interested in applicants with demonstrated records of conducting cutting-edge and community engaged research using epidemiologic methods to address the leading chronic disease causes of death and disability at a national or global level. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: development and application of novel epidemiologic methods (including in causal inference, data science and AI and measurement), mental health, substance use disorders, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and women’s health. We also welcome candidates who investigate the role that social and structural determinants play in shaping chronic disease epidemics and the intersection across multiple chronic diseases and employ research strategies to address these issues across the lifecourse. As one of the first schools of public health in the nation, YSPH has a rich history of being at the forefront of innovative research and education. YSPH serves local, national, and international communities through its high impact interdisciplinary research and training of a diverse group of master’s and doctoral students. The goal of Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) is to link science and society to make public health foundational to all communities.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Prior record of independent funding and high-impact publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active, externally funded, independent research program focused on addressing major chronic disease causes of death and disability.
• Apply highly rigorous epidemiologic methods, including in relation to measurement, causal inference, the application of data science and AI, and the creation of novel data sources for epidemiologic research.
• Publish and present research results in peer-reviewed professional journals and disseminate findings to scientific, clinical, policy, and community audiences.
• Contribute to the growth and impact of the educational mission, including through student recruitment, curriculum innovation, teaching at least one course at the masters/doctoral level each year and mentoring students.
• Foster collaborations and strengthen interactions with other schools across campus.
• Provide service to the department, school, and university in alignment with the YSPH Strategic Plan and Yale University priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree